Business man laments after his N150m worth of poultry farm was demolished in Abuja
A young businessman, Henrich Bankole, has taken to X to lament the demolition of his poultry farm, into which he said he had pumped N150 million in Abuja.
The businessman, Henrich Bankole said the poultry was demolished by federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) without serving him prior notice to enable him to relocate his birds.
He claimed that over 5000 birds had died while others are likely to die because they are exposed to the elements including rain.
Bankole claimed he had a valid Certificate of Occupancy and that he abided by every law relevant to his business.
He did not state the reason cited for the demolition, but some Abuja residents in the comment section suggested that he probably sited a business in a residential zone.
Read Bankole’s full tweets:
“I am heartbroken & angry. Yesterday, my N150 million investment in a poultry farm located in Lokogoma, Abuja, was DESTROYED by the guys from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). NO WARNING, no prior notice, just pure destruction and over 5,000 birds are dead.
“This isn’t just my loss – over 50 workers are now thrown out of jobs and business! In this hard times, Families will now suffer because of the EVIL of some individuals operating under the guise of FCDA.
“Tell me why I can’t farm on my private property. Why? Why?
I’ve had this land for years. Till date this is what it looks like. It’s an underdeveloped area. As far as I know, I never received a notification to leave. If I did, I surely would have done so or sought time to do so. But I just tire.
How can this happen in a country where I followed every legal process? Let it be clear that all papers, including the (C of O), were obtained and yet, some individuals in this government felt it was okay to destroy what I’ve worked for—an investment of a lifetime.
This isn’t just my loss – over 50 workers are now thrown out of jobs and business! In this hard times, Families will now suffer because of the EVIL of some individuals operating under the guise of FCDA.
Tell me why I can’t farm on my private property? Why? Why?
I ask—where does the government expect me to start from? Why should I ever think of investing in Nigeria again when this can happen overnight? This is how people fall into depression. But for God, I don’t know how I and my family would even be standing right now.
I hope FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike is seeing the damage being done under his administration. I hope Madam First Lady who asked us to start farming can see the rubbish going on. I hope no one will accuse me of treason when I carry placards because this is TREASON against me.
Watch the scene of the demolition here
